MAY IS NATIONAL ARTHRITIS AWARNESS MONTH AND HALLIDAY'S AND KOIVISTO'S PHARMCY SUPPORTS THIS CAUSE. LISTED BELOW ARE THE FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT ARTHRITIS.

Advocacy, Dr. Patience White.

Face the Facts – Debunking the Myths
... Myth: Arthritis is a disease associated with aging. Fact: Arthritis can affect people of all ages. Two-thirds of people with arthritis are under the age of 65 and some of the most serious forms of arthritis occur in teenagers or people in their 20s and 30s.

  Myth: Only old people get arthritis. Fact: Children get arthritis, too. Nearly 300,000 children are affected by arthritis.
Myth: Knuckle cracking causes arthritis. Fact: Knuckle cracking can’t trigger arthritis, but it can stretch tissue and lead to discomfort.

  Myth: Arthritis is just aches and pains. Fact: Arthritis is a more frequent cause of activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes and causes work limitations for nearly one in three people in the U.S.

  Myth: Cold weather makes arthritis worse. Fact: There is no scientific evidence that a particular climate is better for people with arthritis, but changes in barometric pressure, often associated with inclement weather, may affect people with arthritis.

  Myth: There is nothing I can do about arthritis. I just have to “live with it.” Fact: Early diagnosis and management can prevent the long term pain and disability seen with many kinds of arthritis.

  Myth: Arthritis is one disease. Fact: There are more than 100 types of arthritis and knowing what type you have makes a difference in how to treat it.

It’s important to recognize the symptoms of arthritis early as many forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause irreversible joint damage, often within the first two years of the disease. Osteoarthritis, the most common form, can develop within 10 years of a major joint injury.

As part of the Faces of Arthritis campaign, the Arthritis Foundation encourages people to raise awareness of this serious disease.

Varicose, Spider Veins and Compression Stockings.

Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy carries a wide range of compression stockings that are used to treat many different leg problems, like varicose and spider veins!

What are varicose veins and spider veins?

Veins can bulge with pools of blood when they fail to circulate the blood properly. These visible and bulging veins, called varicose veins, are more common in the legs and thighs, but can dev...elop anywhere in the body.

Large varicose veins can be visible, bulging, palpable (can be felt by touching), long, and dilated (greater than 4 millimeters in diameter).

Small "spider veins" also can appear on the skin's surface. These may look like short, fine lines, "starburst" clusters, or a web-like maze. They are typically not palpable. Spider veins are most common in the thighs, ankles, and feet. They may also appear on the face. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasias.

 

 

Tell us your experience with varicose/spider veins and compression stockings !

Halliday's customer Jeanine Cleyman is ready for summer in her new bathing suit from Amoena! 

March is DVT awareness month.
Each year, more than 600,000 Americans are affected by blood clots. Many of these blood clots are detectable, yet blood clot-related deaths account for more deaths in America than breast cancer or AIDS.

Halliday's Helathcare carries a wide range of compression garments in various sizes and colors.  We carry nationally known manufacturers that include Jobst, Juzo and Medi that come in ready to wear and custom made.  Carolyn Bass our certified fitter has over 25 years experience please call or stop by to get more information.

How many people get sick or die from the flu every year?


Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe. It is estimated that, on average, approximately 5% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications each year. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people.

Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy is now offering flu shots, give us a call to make an appointment for your shot today !

Flu Season

How many people get sick or die from the flu every year?


Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe. It is estimated that, on average, approximately 5% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications each year. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people.


Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy is now offering Flu Shots please gives us a call and make an appointment to get yours today !

Halliday's Experience

Carolyn Bass has over 25 yrs experience as the certified fitter of prostheses and bras here at Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy.... stop by and meet Carolyn !